| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $157.73 | 9.540% | $172.7774 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.97 | 13.121% | $127.7928 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.51 | 3.594% | $186.9975 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.74 | 11.543% | $254.028 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.82 | 10.838% | $56.3279 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.97 | 3.852% | $118.3601 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.60 | 10.316% | $183.7865 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.34 | $1,100.0702 | $1,100.08 | $1,100.15 | $1,100.10 | |